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[03/09/16 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 9
Updates include: Leighton Meester is "Making History" for FOX; Anna Paquin to get "Broken" at ABC; and Holt McCallany to lead Netflix's "Mind Hunter."

[03/09/16 - 01:45 PM]
Bounce TV's New "Saints & Sinners" Series Takes America by Storm: Premiere Becomes Bounce TV's Most-Watched Program Ever
Bounce TV spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/09/16 - 01:35 PM]
The CW Reveals Season Finale Dates
"Arrow" and "Supernatural" will close out said dates on Wednesday, May 25.

[03/09/16 - 01:15 PM]
Nickelodeon Rocks Out This Saturday with the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)
Bookending the telecast will be a new "SpongeBob SquarePants" and the premiere of "School of Rock."

[03/09/16 - 12:05 PM]
NBC's "#Grimme Your Best Shot" Tumblr "Grimm" Promotion Selects Winning Wesen Creature to Appear in Milestone 100th Episode Airing March 11
The entries were judged and the winner was selected by the producers of the show.

[03/09/16 - 12:04 PM]
Two Popular Series Return to "Masterpiece" March 27
Look for the second season of "Grantchester" and the final season of "Mr. Selfridge" to begin on Sunday, March 27.

[03/09/16 - 11:51 AM]
"Guy's Grocery Games Redemption Tournament" Gives Competitors a Second Chance to Prove Their Skills
The five-episode stunt begins Sunday, April 3 at 8:00/7:00c on Food Network.

[03/09/16 - 11:46 AM]
AMC's "Preacher" Releases Three First Look Character Photos
Slated to debut in May the series is based on the popular, cult comic book franchise of the same name.

[03/09/16 - 11:30 AM]
Getty Family Saga "Trust" Picked Up as New Limited Series for FX
Equal parts family history, dynastic saga and satirical examination of the corrosive power of money, "Trust" is a story that attempts to unlock the mystery at the heart of every family, rich or poor.

[03/09/16 - 11:26 AM]
ESPN's Mike Ditka Signs Two-Year Extension for New Role on "SportsCenter"
Ditka will contribute to the network's flagship news and information program on a year-round basis beginning in September.

[03/09/16 - 11:10 AM]
"Paranormal Lockdown" Delivers Destination America's Highest-Rated Series Premiere Ever
Destination America further spins the numbers for Friday, March 4.

[03/09/16 - 11:01 AM]
EPIX Serves Up Original Documentary "Serena"
The feature-length documentary provides viewers with unprecedented access inside the world of the athlete-designer-businesswoman, including day-in-the-life interactions with her family and friends, plus her most trusted colleagues and fiercest competitors.

[03/09/16 - 11:00 AM]
FYI's(TM) New Original Series "He Shed She Shed" Premieres on Saturday, April 2 at 10PM ET/PT
Each episode follows two homeowners, friends or neighbors in the ultimate male vs. female backyard shed showdown - as they build and design a unique he-shed and she-shed.

[03/09/16 - 10:50 AM]
New Season of Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse" Returns to OWN on Friday, April 1
In this new season, Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela (Tasha Smith), after dealing with a trying period of finding out that Marcus has a daughter, decide to explore expanding their family.

[03/09/16 - 10:36 AM]
Bravo Media Sets Sail with the Premiere of "Below Deck Mediterranean" Tuesday, May 3 at 9PM ET/PT
Plus: look for a half-hour preview special, Wednesday, March 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/09/16 - 09:41 AM]
GSN Heads Into Its 2016 Upfront with New Ambitious Programming Slate
Over the past three years, GSN has more than doubled its original programming output, and is introducing another creative slate of originals in 2016.

[03/09/16 - 09:33 AM]
Supergirl Gains a New Ally When The Flash Arrives, March 28 on CBS
Check out the teaser poster for the crossover event.

[03/09/16 - 09:02 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Little Big Shots" Opens Big for NBC
The Peacock's newcomer posts a 2.9 rating among adults 18-49 in the 10:00/9:00c hour.

[03/09/16 - 09:02 AM]
More Performers Announced for the "51st Academy of Country Music Awards(R)," Broadcast Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3 on CBS
16-time ACM Award winner Tim McGraw will perform the national television debut of his new single, "Humble and Kind," from his latest album, Damn Country Music.

[03/09/16 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Entertainment and Marvel Television Launch "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Academy" on MAoSAcademy.com, ABC.com and the WATCH ABC App
Viewers can logon and watch as three diehard fans compete for a chance to play an agent on the set of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

[03/09/16 - 09:00 AM]
Freeform Begins Production in London on New Original Series "Guilt"
The series is a co-production of Sea to Sky Entertainment (Lionsgate Television's Canadian joint venture with Thunderbird Films) and BV Family Productions.

[03/09/16 - 08:44 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Uncovers Iconic Artifacts Behind America's Greatest Sporting Moments in "Sports Detectives" Premiering Sunday, April 24 at 9PM ET/PT
The series will try to hunt down the truth of what happened and find missing treasures behind some of the most iconic moments in American sports history.

[03/09/16 - 08:42 AM]
"Little Big Shots" Preview Is the Top-Rated Alternative Series Premiere or Preview on Any Net in Four-and-a-Half Years
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 8.

[03/09/16 - 08:40 AM]
"Of Kings and Prophets" Debuts With a 7-Week Time-Slot High in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 8.

[03/09/16 - 08:00 AM]
Netflix Premieres New Joe Berlinger Documentary "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru" Exclusively to Members Worldwide on July 15
Granted unprecedented access, this film is an emotional tour de force, pulling back the curtain on this life-altering and controversial event, the zealous participants and the man himself.

[03/09/16 - 07:30 AM]
Syfy and The Asylum Announce "Sharknado 4" Casting
Among the highlights: Tara Reid is set to return as April Wexler to reveal the outcome of the fan-voted #AprilLives or #AprilDies social campaign.

[03/09/16 - 07:13 AM]
PBS Announces Second Season of Original Drama Series "Mercy Street"
The first season took place in the spring of 1862 in Alexandria, Virginia, a border town between North and South and the longest-occupied Confederate city of the war.

[03/09/16 - 06:38 AM]
Matthew Hasselbeck Announces His Retirement, Joins ESPN as NFL Analyst
The three-time Pro Bowler who played his final NFL season for the Indianapolis Colts in 2015, will be part of "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown."

[03/08/16 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 8
Updates include: A&E gives early renewal to "60 Days In"; Goran Visnjic to chase "Time" for NBC; and Anna Torv cast in "Mind Hunter" at Netflix.

[03/08/16 - 01:57 PM]
Syfy and Spotify Announce Multi-Platform Marketing Partnership for New Series "Hunters"
The series will feature a unique Spotify in-show integration throughout the 13-part season.

[03/08/16 - 01:46 PM]
NBC Announces Season Premiere Dates for Summer Favorites "America's Got Talent" and "American Ninja Warrior"
Both will launch with two-hour premieres on Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1, respectively.

[03/08/16 - 01:41 PM]
AMC Is Going Back "Into the Badlands"
The show delivered the third highest-rated first season in U.S. cable TV history and scored with critics and fans for its immersive world and the artistry of its elaborate fight sequences.

[03/08/16 - 12:32 PM]
Video: "Game of Thrones" - Season 6 Trailer
The series kicks off its 10-episode sixth season on Sunday, April 24.

[03/08/16 - 12:16 PM]
VH1 Tribute Special "Larger Than Life: A Celebration of Big Ang" to Air Wednesday, March 9th at 9 PM ET/PT
Friends and family alike will gather with celebrity superfans to celebrate "Big Ang" - a singular personality known for her warmth, open-heartedness, and generosity.

[03/08/16 - 11:46 AM]
Video: New Trailer for "Huang's World" Hosted by Eddie Huang
Viceland's latest original series launches Thursday, April 28.

[03/08/16 - 11:41 AM]
VH1's Top Rated "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Season 5 Premieres Monday, April 4 at 8PM ET/PT
The competition is fiercer than ever as new and familiar faces work to take over Atlanta's music scene.

[03/08/16 - 10:20 AM]
The Investigations Continue: All-New Episodes of Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" Premiere March 31
In the March 31 premiere "Supernatural Bigfoot," the bigfoot team heads to North California to meet up with another group of bigfooters - the Supernatural Bigfoot Group.

[03/08/16 - 09:35 AM]
Oxygen Media and Gabby Douglas Vault Toward Rio as "Douglas Family Gold" Premieres Wednesday, May 25 at 10PM ET/PT
The series follows gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas and her support system, which include matriarch Natalie Hawkins, sisters Arielle "Arie" Hawkins, Joyelle "Joy" Douglas, brother, Johnathan Douglas and grandmother Miss Carolyn Ford.

[03/08/16 - 09:00 AM]
Esquire Network Takes You Inside the World of Rising Hip-Hop Star Mike Stud When "The Mike Stud Project (wt)" Premieres This Summer
Esquire Network takes viewers inside the world of Mike Stud - a Duke educated, former All-American baseball player who unexpectedly turned to music after an injury robbed him of his lifelong dream to play pro ball.

[03/08/16 - 09:00 AM]
Ashley Judd, Jeffrey Tambor and Richard Kind among Talent Joining Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi in the Cast of Disney Channel's "Tangled: Before Ever After"
Reprising their roles from the feature film are Jeffrey Tambor and Paul F. Tompkins as Big Nose and Shorty, members of the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs; and M.C. Gainey as Captain of the Guards.

[03/08/16 - 08:56 AM]
PBS Stations Draw 9.6 Million Viewers to Bid Farewell to "Downton Abbey" on "Masterpiece"
PBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[03/08/16 - 08:36 AM]
Netflix Serving 3 New Courses of "Chef's Table" Starting May 27
The first course of six episodes premieres on the streaming service Friday, May 27 followed by four special episodes later in the year dedicated to four of the world's most renowned French chefs, with the third course highlighting another six chefs to release in early 2017.

[03/08/16 - 08:30 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice," "Blindspot" Put NBC on Top
The Peacock easily wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/08/16 - 07:13 AM]
"Only the Dead See the End of War," War Correspondent Michael Ware's Searing Account of Witnessing the Birth of ISIS, Debuts March 28 on HBO
Directed by two-time Oscar(R) winner Bill Guttentag in collaboration with Michael Ware, the documentary debuts just days after the 13th anniversary of the Iraq invasion.

[03/08/16 - 07:08 AM]
Freeform's "Funday" Weekend Programming Event on March 19 and 20
Follow along with Flik and Pocahontas as they transition into brave leaders of their community, and cheer on Mowgli and Remy as they go on a quest of self-discovery.

[03/08/16 - 06:02 AM]
ABC Announces This Season's "Dancing with the Stars" Celebrity Cast Live on "Good Morning America"
The 22nd season's lineup of celebrity dancers includes a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a Peabody Award winner, a UFC fighter, and Super Bowl 50's MVP, to name a few.

[03/07/16 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 7
Updates include: Jenna Fischer to star opposite Matt LeBlanc in CBS comedy pilot; Andie MacDowell to lead ABC's "Model Women"; and WGN America orders pilots for "Roadside Picnic," "Scalped" adaptations.

[03/07/16 - 01:37 PM]
USA Network's Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Series "Mr. Robot" Casts Craig Robinson as Recurring Guest Star
Robinson will star as "Ray," a neighborhood local who reaches out to Elliot in his time of need.

[03/07/16 - 12:43 PM]
MTV Announces 2016 Class of Artists Taking Austin by Storm at "MTV Woodies/10 for 16" Music Festival
In the spirit of music discovery that drives SXSW, "MTV Woodies/10 for 16" has a newly reimagined format this year with more music, less awards, and a focus on these select emerging artists, their fans, and the established artists who support them.

[03/07/16 - 12:35 PM]
Lovers and Friends Flip Their Relationships Upside-Down When They Ask the Question: "What If We Get Married?"
The five-episode series premieres Friday, April 1 at 9:30/8:30c on TLC.







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[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.

[02/17/26 - 11:48 AM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Disclosures
Paramount acknowledges the announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery that, acting with Netflix, they have decided to provide Paramount a 7-day "waiver" for negotiation.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
All-New Series "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries" Set to Premiere April 23 on UPtv
The series blends cozy mystery, cultural discovery and heartwarming reinvention in a series about finding family in unexpected places and uncovering the truest parts of ourselves.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: First-Look Teaser for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Unveiled
The new series is set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr.

[02/17/26 - 10:34 AM]
FOX Nation Has Launched on Prime Video
Subscribers also have the opportunity to bundle FOX Nation with the FOX One streaming service in a single subscription on Prime Video, giving them instant access to the complete portfolio of FOX's leading news, sports, and entertainment branded content all in one app for $24.99.

[02/17/26 - 10:28 AM]
Video: Preview - "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" - Starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster
The latest installment premieres Saturday, March 7 at 8:00/7:00c on Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+.

[02/17/26 - 10:06 AM]
Video: Official Series Trailer - "RJ Decker"
Investigate the new drama premiering Tuesday, March 3 on ABC.

[02/17/26 - 10:05 AM]
Miley Cyrus Returns Home for the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," Streaming March 24 on Disney+
The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper.

[02/17/26 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Season Two of Global Hit "Deadloch"
The first two episodes premiere March 20, with new episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
Dorinda Medley to Join "The Golden Life" (w/t) Docuseries on E!
Medley joins Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer in new series set in sunny Palm Beach, Florda.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
New Short-Form Series "Locker Diaries" Unlocks All-New Adventures from Disney's "ZOMBIES," "Phineas and Ferb," and "Descendants"
"Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES" kicks off the series with 11 short-form live-action episodes and gives viewers a glimpse into the drama unfolding in the school halls of Sunnyside & Shadyside.

[02/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia" Premieres Sunday, March 22 at 9PM ET/PT
Each episode focuses on a defining confrontation that reverberated far beyond the Oval Office, starting with former FBI Director James Comey's own account of his infamous clash with President Donald Trump.

[02/17/26 - 06:01 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions Brings Professional MMA to Netflix with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, 2026 Live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California
Rousey vs. Carano represents a historic moment in combat sports as Netflix's first-ever live MMA broadcast and MVP's inaugural MMA event.

[02/17/26 - 04:04 AM]
WBD Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Schedules Special Meeting for March 20, 2026, to Approve the WBD-Netflix Transaction
Netflix, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding its fully financed definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

[02/17/26 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final Offer
Netflix grants seven-day waiver permitting WBD to engage with PSKY regarding deficiencies and open items in amended offer.